The Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-078-6632, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Bourns, Inc. Dba Bourns Sensor Controls. Government technical data includes 26 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-078-6632 |
| Primary Part Number | 85C2D-E20-BA0/374 |
| Item Name | Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound, |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Manufacturer | Bourns, Inc. Dba Bourns Sensor Controls |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Operating Position | START OF ROTATION |
| Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32.0 |
| Electrical Resistance Per Section | 20.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Voltage Rating in Volts | 125.0 |
| Ambient Temp in Deg Celsius Per Section at Zero Percent Rated Power | 120.0 SINGLE SECTION |
| Section Quantity | 1 |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR W/BUSHING |
| Mounting Method | STANDARD BUSHING |
| Body Width | 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Terminal Location | LOWER ADJACENT SIDE TWO ROWS |
| Features Provided | SWITCH |
| Shaft Style | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Actuator Type | SINGLE SHAFT |
| Shaft Length | 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 0.969 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Dissipation Rating Per Section in Watts | 1.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION |
| Switch Type | ROTARY |
| Effective Electrical Rotation in Deg Angular Rotation | 260.0 NOMINAL |
| Screw Thread Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Cubic Measure | 0.379 CUBIC INCHES |
| Actuator Travel Control Feature | STOPS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 85C2D-E20-BA0/374 | Bourns, Inc. Dba Bourns Sensor Controls (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 12M-115 | 5/9 Secondary reference Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation |
| 85C2D-E20-BA0374 | 5/9 Secondary reference Bourns Inc |
| 12M293 | 5/9 Secondary reference Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation |
| 24M880 | 5/9 Secondary reference Clarostat Sensors and Controls |
| 311-1666-00 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5905-01-078-6632 is a Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,, manufactured by Bourns, Inc. Dba Bourns Sensor Controls, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
NSN 5905-01-078-6632 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 85C2D-E20-BA0/374 (Bourns, Inc. Dba Bourns Sensor Controls).
Key specifications for 85C2D-E20-BA0/374: Operating Position: START OF ROTATION; Overall Height: 1.328 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Screw Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32.0; Electrical Resistance Per Section: 20.000 KILOHMS SINGLE SECTION. 26 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.